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Sanchi sinks following another explosion, NITC says crew of 32 all dead
NITC tanker , which has been burning in the East China Sea for over a week, sank on Sunday after…
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Union Maritime tanker goes missing off Benin
UK-based Union Maritime says it has lost communication with 2005-built oil products tanker , which was at anchor off Benin,…
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US Senators from a dozen coastal states call for offshore drilling waiver
The chorus of US politicians calling for their states’ exclusion from offshore drilling plans expanded on Thursday, according to Reuters…
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Beijing relaxes FTZ restrictions to foreign shipping firms
China’s State Council has announced a series of adjustments to policies for free trade zones across the country, relaxing restrictions…
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RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
Naples-based shipping company RBD Armatori was formally declared bankrupt by the Court of Torre Annunziata on Thursday. A few weeks…
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Sanchi firefighting operations resume
Firefighting teams have resumed operations to put out the fire onboard NITC tanker following a retreat on Wednesday due to…
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Baltic Exchange readies LNG index
In line with its new owner’s keenness to be at the front of the LNG markets the Baltic Exchange has…
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Julie Robertson to head Noble Corporation
Offshore driller Noble Corporation has announced the retirement of the company’s chairman, president and CEO David W. Williams, and it…
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Ultra Deep Solutions takes option to continue DSCV fleet expansion
Singapore-based subsea vessel operator Ultra Deep Solutions has exercised an option at China Merchants Heavy Industries for a dive support…
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Cosco inks charter deal for five VLCCs with Sinochem
Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation, the tanker unit of China Cosco Shipping, has entered into an agreement with state-run Sinochem Group’s…
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Landmark liner blockchain solution to debut in June
300cubits, a Hong Kong-based tech initiative launched last August, has set a June date for what could be container shipping’s…
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D’Amato’s last bulk carrier finally secures Jamaican exodus
The 2011-built bulk carrier , after being arrested a year ago in the port of Kingston, Jamaica, has finally been…
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Cochin Shipyard takes over Mumbai repair facilities
Cochin Shipyard has signed an MoU with Mumbai Port Trust to manage and operate the port’s ship repair facilities. As…
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The conundrum of the enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention
Dr Kanu Priya Jain, coordinator for responsible ship recycling at GMS in Dubai, ponders when scrapping will be forced to…
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Ocean Infinity in $70m gamble to locate missing MH370 aircraft
Houston-based Ocean Infinity stands to make up to $70m if it can track down the missing MH370 plane in the…
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ADES seals extensions for three jackups
London-listed Middle Eastern drilling contractor ADES International Holding has extended the existing contracts for jackup rigs Admarine II and Admarine…
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US east coast states clamour for Florida-style exemption from offshore drilling expansion
States all along the US east coast on Wednesday were pressing the Trump administration for exemptions from a planned bonanza…
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Nexans buys out subcontractor with renewables in mind
Cablelayer Nexans continues to position itself as one-stop shop for all cable needs. The French firm has just acquired BE…
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Bourbon teams with Bureau Veritas in smart OSV drive
French offshore giant Bourbon has signed a partnership with compatriot class society Bureau Veritas to develop and deploy automation and…
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Sanchi tanker rocked by explosion, firefighting operations delayed
NITC tanker , which has been on fire for five days since a collision with Chinese bulker CF Crystal, suffered…
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